(Submitted by the Wood County Committee on Aging)
The Wood County Committee on Aging will be holding a project called Finding Your P.L.A.C.E. (Partnered Learning Activities & Connected Experiences).
The sessions will be on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Sessions dates are held on: Tuesdays, Oct. 1, 15, Nov. 5, 19 and Dec. 3 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. It will be held at the Montessori School of Bowling Green located at 515 Sand Ridge Road.
This project connects multiple generations in a Montessori School Environment. Participants involved in the project include Bowling Green State University Students, Upper Grade Montessori School Students, and community members diagnosed with mild-to-moderate memory loss.
The cost of this event is $50 for 5 sessions.
Engagement includes:
– Group movement exercise by Tammy Starr, PT
– Classroom exploration & opportunities to reflect and share
– Skills based on clients’ interests and abilities
– Activity kits provided for use at home
– Caregiver support provided
Training for Caregivers will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Montessori School, 515 Sand Ridge Road, Bowling Green. Standard testing to assess participant’s abilities will be required to properly assign projects. Testing will take place on Sept. 24 at 9:30 a.m. while caregivers are in the training session. Additional training session will be offered as needed.
Note: No medical staff will be present and personal care will not be provided. Facilities are available for caregivers to provide assistance. It is the discretion of WCCOA & Montessori School of Bowling Green to advise community members if they are eligible for this program.
For further details or to register, please contact the programs department at WCCOA by calling 419-353-5661 or 800-367-4935, or by e-mailing programs@wccoa.net.
The mission of the Wood County Committee on Aging Inc. shall be to provide older adults with services and programs which empower them to remain independent and improve the quality of their lives.
For information on programs and services, contact the Wood County Committee on Aging Inc. at 419-353-5661, 800-367-4935 or www.wccoa.net.
